BAKU- In a significant boost to its India operations, Azerbaijan Airlines (J2) is set to launch direct flights between Baku (GYD) and Ahmedabad (AMD) from July 2025. This will be the airline’s third destination in India, following Delhi and Mumbai. The expansion is a part of the airline’s growing interest in connecting Azerbaijan with key Indian cities.
The new route will enhance air connectivity between the western Indian state of Gujarat and the Caucasus region, providing seamless access for tourists, business travelers, and the growing Gujarati diaspora interested in exploring Azerbaijan and beyond.
Photo: Aeroprints.com; Wikimedia CommonsAzerbaijan Airlines Baku to Ahmedabad Flights
The Baku–Ahmedabad route will operate four times a week, using Airbus A320 aircraft. The schedule is designed to offer convenient overnight flights in both directions. Flights will have early morning arrivals in Baku and Ahmedabad that facilitate easy onward connections and passengers arriving in Baku.
The flights will operate with different timings on different days of operation.
On every Tuesday & Thursday, the Baku to Ahmedabad Flight J251 will depart from Baku at 19:50 PM local time. The flight will arrive in Ahmedabad at 01:20 AM IST the next day.
Every Wednesday and Friday, the return flight, J252, will leave Ahmedabad at 02:20 AM IST. The return flight will arrive in Baku at 05:40 AM local time.
The remaining two weekly flights will operate with adjusted timings. The flights from Baku shall leave about 1 hour and 25 minutes later than the earlier schedule.
On every Friday & Sunday, flights from Baku to Ahmedabad, J251, will depart from Baku at 21:15 PM local time. The flight will arrive in Ahmedabad at 02:45 AM IST the next day. On every Saturday & Monday, the return flight, J252, will depart from Ahmedabad at 03:45 AM IST. The flight will reach Baku at 07:05 AM local time.
All flights are subject to schedule changes. Operations will be performed by an Airbus A320.
The timings allow convenient connections in Baku for passengers heading to destinations in Europe, Central Asia, Russia, and the Middle East via Azerbaijan Airlines’ growing hub at Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Photo- Rosedale7175; Wikimedia CommonsExpanding in India
The launch of flights to Ahmedabad is another milestone in Azerbaijan Airlines’ strategic expansion into South Asia. It already operates flights to Delhi (DEL) 3 times a week with A320neo aircraft and Mumbai (BOM) 4 times weekly with A320neo aircraft.
With the addition of Ahmedabad, Azerbaijan Airlines will be serving three Indian cities with a combined total of 11 weekly flights, showcasing the airline’s confidence in the Indian market. Apart from Azerbaijan Airlines, IndiGo operates daily flights between Delhi and Baku.
The growing number of Indian travelers to Azerbaijan, particularly for tourism, business, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) purposes, has been a driving force behind this expansion. The introduction of e-visas and increased cultural exchange programs between the two countries have further fueled demand.
Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and a vital economic and cultural hub in western India. Moreover, Gujarat has a sizeable outbound travel market, especially among families and high-spending leisure travelers. These new flights might help in significantly boosting that trend.
Final Thoughts
The launch of the Baku–Ahmedabad service marks a major milestone for Azerbaijan Airlines. It opens up new travel opportunities for passengers and further strengthens the cultural and economic ties between India and Azerbaijan.
With demand on the rise, both Delhi and Mumbai could see an increase in flight frequencies in the near future. As Azerbaijan Airlines continues to strengthen its presence in the Indian market, more cities across the country may get a non-stop connection to Baku in the coming years.
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